Nathan Carter, the hottest, rising young star of the Irish Country Music scene set to Headline the Festival of the year at Basil Sheils situated in the heart of Tassagh in Country Armagh on Saturday 6th July 2013.

At only 22 years old, Nathan Carter has already recorded four CD’s and has a hugely successful DVD. Fans can expect to hear many of his hit songs, including; Wagon Wheel, One for the Road and Caledonia at the festival as well as his catchy summer track “Boys of Summer”. Nathan has bought Country Music to a whole new generation of fans and with his shows regularly selling out across Ireland, organisers are advising to book early to avoid disappointment ~ Contact 07525 910899 or call into Basil Sheils to purchase your ticket.

Supporting Nathan on the night is another young Artist known as Ben Currie. Ben is an outstanding country singer and is going from strength to strength in the showbiz circle. Crowds are flocking to see him perform across the province.

A fun and exciting Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 7th July from 1pm featuring many different acts such as comedy jugglers, a magic show for the kids, pony rides, face painting, nail art and much more. The well known “Big O” from Q Radio will be on site hosting his show live from Basil Sheils… At 4pm the “Duck Race” will take off, were 1,000 Ducks will be released from the top of Tassagh Bridge and make their way to the finishing line at Basil Sheils Beer Garden. Entry of £2 per duck with proceeds going to Newry Hospice. The winning Duck will win 2 Tickets for One Direction in the Premium Level of Croke Park.

Live Music will be performed throughout the day, featuring the one and only John Greene, the Brilliant “Do Rightlys” followed by the men in their signature Yellow Volkswagen “THE FUZZY BURGERS” who will be taking you into the early hours of the morning.

A collection will take place on the Sunday where all funds will go to the special cause of “Newry Hospice”

So mark these dates in your dairy for the only place to be the first weekend of July… We promise a great weekend for all @ Basil Sheils, Tassagh, Co Armagh.

For further details email basilsheils@hotmail.com or contact 028 37538647.